To:N. P. GORBUNOV

Published:First published in 1933 inLenin Miscellany XXIII.

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      Moscow,Volume 45,

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Comrade N. P. Gorbunov

Theindustrial and office workers of theBryanskWorks
have made7 electric ploughs. By 1.I.1922, they will make20.

Thedifficulties involved were incredible.

Thatis why it is necessary to give a special reward to
some 70 industrial and office workers. This is certified by
ComradeZheltov, director of the Bryansk Works.

Pleaseraise this question in theC.L.D.tomorrow, after
discussing with Comrade Zheltov the types of reward (Order
of the Banner of Labour, cash or
kind).[1]

V.Ulyanov(Lenin)Chairman, C.L.D.

[1]Thequestion of remunerating the workers of the Bryansk Works
for their successful manufacture of electric ploughs was examined
by the C.L.D. on November 25, 1921. The C.L.D. resolved that
the case should be referred to the Central Committee of the
Metalworkers’ Union. In view of the fact that by November 1 theBryansk Works had made only 8 of the 20 electric ploughs planned,
the Central Committee of the Metalworkers’ Union ruled that
there was no reason to issue any special rewards, adding that the
workers, who distinguished themselves, could be rewarded from the
resources allocated for the manufacture of the electric ploughs.
Having studied the conclusion 01 the Central Committee of the
Metalworkers’ Union, the C.L.D., on December 14, 1921, resolved
to accept it.